King Lear of Wrangell
Sep 02, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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Episode description
In our first episode, we look at the life of William King Lear (1832 - 1915). He is best known as the man who owned Fort Wrangel during a gold rush. He defended his claim to own Fort Wrangel for decades, during which time he shaped the Wrangell we know today.
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